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title: Resources for Universities During COVID-19
description: We at educations.com have curated a list of resources for higher learning institutions to help their students and staff in these times of COVID-19.
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# [Resources for Universities During COVID-19](https://institutions.educations.com/insights/resources-for-universities-during-covid-19)

 Written by [Max Maccarone](https://institutions.educations.com/insights/author/max-maccarone) | Apr 1, 2020 9:06:25 AM

Students all over the world have been impacted by the outbreak of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. 

With students struggling to figure out their options, universities have been charged with the task not only of providing their students with the right information but making fundamental shifts in recruitment strategy, working style, and how to make the right decisions for the good of their students and the good of their institutions. 

At [educations.com](https://www.educations.com/), we recognize the upheaval that many higher learning institutions are facing and we’re here to help. Use this list to direct your students and staff to appropriate and authoritative information about COVID-19, discover tools to begin the process of digitalizing individual courses or degree programs, and uncover effective strategies for remote working to keep your team operating at maximum capacity during periods of isolation.

We have divided this resource list into four sections:

- [Helpful Resources for Your Students](https://institutions.educations.com/insights/resources-for-universities-during-covid-19?hs_amp=true#Helpful-Resources-Students);
- [Resources for Universities & IHEs](https://institutions.educations.com/insights/resources-for-universities-during-covid-19?hs_amp=true#Resources-for-Universities-IHEs);
- [General Business Resources](https://institutions.educations.com/insights/resources-for-universities-during-covid-19?hs_amp=true#General-Business-Resources); and
- [Health Resource for Students & Staff](https://institutions.educations.com/insights/resources-for-universities-during-covid-19?hs_amp=true#Health-Resources-Students-Staff).
  
    

## Helpful Resources for Your Students 

### Immigration Questions

Questions surrounding student visas, work permits, and immigration are at the top of every international student’s mind at any time, especially during crises. Follow your government’s directives on immigration questions. Many national governments’ immigration authorities are continuously updating their websites in relation to COVID-19. Use the links below to get more information for your institution, for international students wondering what their governments are saying about the crisis, or find out how to contact immigration authorities from around the world.

#### North America

| [United States of America ](https://www.uscis.gov/) |   |
| --- | --- |
| [Canada](https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/coronavirus-special-measures.html) |   |
| [Mexico ](https://www.gob.mx/inm) |   |

<https://www.gob.mx/inm>

#### Central & South America, Caribbean Islands 

#### [| [Argentina ](https://cancilleria.gob.ar/en/service/foreigners/visas) <https://www.cancilleria.gov.co/en/colombia/migration> | [Costa Rica ](http://www.migracion.go.cr/SitePages/Inicio.aspx) | | --- | --- | | [Bolivia ](http://www.migracion.gob.bo/) <https://www.cancilleria.gov.co/en/colombia/migration> | [Ecuador](https://www.cancilleria.gob.ec/en/requirements-for-a-visa-application/) | | [Brazil ](http://www.itamaraty.gov.br/en/) <https://www.cancilleria.gov.co/en/colombia/migration> | [Martinique](https://us.martinique.org/useful-info) | | [Chile ](https://chile.gob.cl/wellington/visa-turista) | [Trinidad and Tobago ](http://www.nationalsecurity.gov.tt/Divisions/The-Immigration-Division) | | [Colombia](https://www.cancilleria.gov.co/en/colombia/migration) |   | Asia](http://www.nationalsecurity.gov.tt/Divisions/The-Immigration-Division)

| [Azerbaijan](https://migration.gov.az/?lang=en)  | [Singapore ](https://www.ica.gov.sg/) |
| --- | --- |
| [China ](http://english1.english.gov.cn/service/immigrating.htm) | [Taiwan ](https://www.immigration.gov.tw/5475/) |
| [India ](https://boi.gov.in/) | [Thailand ](https://www.immigration.go.th/index) |
| [Israel ](https://www.gov.il/en/departments/population_and_immigration_authority) | [Turkey](http://www.mfa.gov.tr/visa-information-for-foreigners.en.mfa) |
| [Japan ](http://www.immi-moj.go.jp/english/) | [United Arab Emirates ](https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/visa-and-emirates-id) |
| [Malaysia ](https://www.imi.gov.my/index.php/en/) | [Vietnam ](https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/web/guest/trang-chu-ttdt) |
| [Philippines ](http://immigration.gov.ph/) |   |

 

#### Africa

| [Botswana ](https://www.gov.bw/) |   |
| --- | --- |
| [Egypt ](http://www.egypt.gov.eg/english/home.aspx) |   |
| [Morocco ](https://www.consulat.ma/en/types-granted-visas) |   |
| [South Africa ](http://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/immigration-services) |   |

#### Oceania

| [Australia](https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/) |   |
| --- | --- |
| [New Zealand](https://www.immigration.govt.nz/) |   |

 

#### Europe

| [Austria](https://www.migration.gv.at/en/welcome/?no_cache=1) | [Iceland](https://www.utl.is/index.php/en/home-english/133-english) |
| --- | --- |
| [Belgium ](https://dofi.ibz.be/sites/dvzoe/EN/Pages/home.aspx) | [Ireland ](http://www.inis.gov.ie/) |
| [Bosnia and Herzegovina](http://msb.gov.ba/inf_za_strance/default.aspx?id=3068&langTag=en-US) | [Italy](https://www.esteri.it/mae/en/servizi/stranieri/ingressosoggiornoinitalia) |
| [Bulgaria ](https://www.mvr.bg/migration/en) | [Latvia ](https://www.pmlp.gov.lv/en/) |
| [Croatia ](http://www.mvep.hr/en/consular-information/stay-of-aliens/granting-stay-in-croatia-/) | [Lithuania ](https://www.migracija.lt/en/) |
| [Cyprus](http://www.moi.gov.cy/moi/crmd/crmd.nsf/index_en/index_en?OpenDocument) | [Luxembourg](https://maee.gouvernement.lu/en.html)  |
| [Czech Republic](https://www.mvcr.cz/mvcren/article/immigration.aspx) | [Netherlands ](https://ind.nl/en) |
| [Denmark ](https://um.dk/en/) | [Norway ](https://www.udi.no/en/) |
| [Estonia ](https://www.siseministeerium.ee/en/activities/citizenship-and-migration) | [Poland ](https://udsc.gov.pl/en/) |
| [Finland ](https://migri.fi/en/home) | [Portugal ](https://www.sef.pt/en/Pages/homepage.aspx) |
| [France ](https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/coming-to-france/) | [Russia ](https://en.guvm.mvd.ru/) |
| [Georgia](http://migration.commission.ge/index.php?article_id=161&clang=1)  | [Slovakia ](https://www.mzv.sk/web/en/consular_info/visa) |
| [Germany ](https://www.bamf.de/EN/Startseite/startseite_node.html) | [Spain ](http://www.exteriores.gob.es/Portal/en/ServiciosAlCiudadano/InformacionParaExtranjeros/Paginas/Inicio.aspx) |
| [Greece](https://www.mfa.gr/en/visas/)  | [Switzerland ](https://www.sem.admin.ch/sem/en/home.html) |
| [Hungary](http://www.bmbah.hu/index.php?lang=en) | [United Kingdom](https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration) |

 

<https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration>

### Prepare Students To Study Remotely

[Online Learning - What Is It And How Does It Work?](https://www.educations.com/study-guides/study-online/)

[5 Apps to Help You Focus More When Studying At Home](https://www.studyinternational.com/news/5-apps-focus-study-home/)

[How to Do Online Learning Right](https://www.studyinternational.com/news/prepare-online-learning/)

 

### Understanding Travel Restrictions

[Adjusting to the new normal of international travel](https://monitor.icef.com/2020/03/adjusting-to-the-new-normal-of-international-travel/)

[Impact of COVID-19 on studying abroad in Europe: Overview](https://www.study.eu/article/impact-of-covid-19-on-studying-abroad-in-europe-overview)

 

### For Potential Students Taking TOEFL & IELTS Tests 

[TOEFL and IELTS tests suspended in many areas but alternate testing options on the way](https://monitor.icef.com/2020/03/toefl-and-ielts-tests-suspended-in-many-areas-but-alternate-testing-options-on-the-way/)

 

## Resources for Universities & IHEs

### Digitizing Courses: Advice and Helpful Tools 

[3 Ways to Turn Your Classroom Remote in a Hurry](https://www.kqed.org/education/533275/remote-in-a-hurry)

[Going Online in a Hurry: What to Do and Where to Start](https://www.chronicle.com/article/Going-Online-in-a-Hurry-What/248207)

[How to Be a Better Online Teacher](https://www.chronicle.com/interactives/advice-online-teaching)

[Zoom Video Communications](https://zoom.us/)

[Google Hangouts](https://hangouts.google.com/)

 

### International Student Recruitment 

[Student survey results: How has COVID-19 affected your study abroad plans?](https://institutions.educations.com/impact-of-covid-19-on-study-abroad)

[COVID-19 triggers cancellations and delays but most students intend to follow through on study plans](https://monitor.icef.com/2020/03/covid-19-triggers-cancellations-and-delays-but-most-students-plan-to-follow-through-on-study-plans/)

[Resetting international recruitment for extraordinary times](https://monitor.icef.com/2020/03/resetting-international-recruitment-for-extraordinary-times/)

 

## General Business Resources

### Crisis Communications** **

[Harvard Business Review: Communicating Through The Coronavirus Crisis](https://hbr.org/2020/03/communicating-through-the-coronavirus-crisis)

[Hubspot: Crisis Communication & Management Templates](https://offers.hubspot.com/crisis-management-communication-kit?hubs_post-cta=author)

### Managing Remote Work

[Guidelines for Converting Instructor-led Training to Remote Training](https://trainingindustry.com/articles/content-development/guidelines-for-converting-instructor-led-training-to-remote-training/)

[Business Training Continuity During Public Health Events](https://trainingindustry.com/articles/strategy-alignment-and-planning/business-training-continuity-during-public-health-events/)

[Settling Into Your New Remote Job: 3 Tips to Help You Ace Your First Month](https://trainingindustry.com/articles/professional-development/settling-into-your-new-remote-job-3-tips-to-help-you-ace-your-first-month/)

[Digital Communication Skills: Is Your Message Getting Across?](https://trainingindustry.com/magazine/mar-apr-2020/digital-communication-skills-is-your-message-getting-across/)

[Zoom Video Communications](https://zoom.us/)

[Google Hangouts](https://hangouts.google.com/)

 

## Health Resources For Students & Staff 

### [World Health Organization (WHO)](https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus)

The WHO is a specialized agency within the United Nations, concerned with world public health. As the main international health organization tackling the spread of COVID-19, look to the WHO to get the latest updated information that could impact your business, including: 

[Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19;](https://www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/q-a-coronaviruses)

[Travel advisories;](https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/travel-advice)

[Live media updates from WHO headquarters;](https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/media-resources/press-briefings)

[Advice for the public.](https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public)

[Learn more about COVID-19 from the WHO here](https://www.findcourses.com/training-supplier/world-health-organization/)

 

### [Center for Disease Control (CDC)](http://cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html)

The Center for Disease Control is the primary health protection agency in the United States, under the Department of Health and Human Services. They keep an updated map of the spread of COVID-19 across the U.S., track the latest directives being given from the White House, and provide updated resources for: 

[Businesses and employers:](https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/organizations/businesses-employers.html) how to plan, prepare and respond to COVID-19; 

[Individuals in high-risk groups:](https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/specific-groups/high-risk-complications.html) how to best protect yourself from the spread of the virus; 

[Families:](https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/protect-family.html) how to prepare for COVID-19 if you have children; and

[Communities:](https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/index.html) including resources for schools and childcare services, colleges and universities, faith-based organizations, homeless shelters, first responders & law enforcement and more.

 

### [**Johns Hopkins University & Medicine** ](https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/)

Johns Hopkins experts in global public health, infectious disease, and emergency preparedness have been at the forefront of the international response to COVID-19. Amongst the free health resources they offer, you can find: 

[Daily situation reports:](http://www.centerforhealthsecurity.org/resources/COVID-19/index.html) Get the latest news from public health experts on the status of COVID-19 in the U.S. and around the world. 

[Access to the Public Health On Call podcast:](https://www.jhsph.edu/podcasts/public-health-on-call/) Discover science and evidence-based insights on the public health news of the day focused on the spread of COVID-19. 

[Learn more about social distancing](https://hub.jhu.edu/2020/03/13/what-is-social-distancing/): Specific techniques to follow the advice of the CDC on how to curb the spread of the virus through self-isolation and social distancing.

[The COVID-19 global case tracker:](https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/map.html) In an effort to provide you with the most up-to-date information the COVID-19 Global Case Tracker is updated frequently.

 

 

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